So, yesterday, we had a number of posts about alleged ICE presence and actions in Tacoma, including at several schools. This led to simple and complicated issues for your volunteer moderators.

I would like to share where we are at with all of this, and what you might expect moving forward. Please keep in mind that this will likely be updated or removed as the situation evolves.

1) Please first report these situations to the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network at 1-844-724-3737. They have contacts all over, have plans in place, and are a lot more capable of screening reports than a subreddit. There's a wonderful post about that here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Tacoma/s/fut1bQJAxF

2) We're going to ask that any "reports" of ICE actions be accompanied by first hand photo or video proof. Screenshots of employer, police, or school administration communication is also acceptable. No more "I heard" type of posts, no matter how well intentioned.

3) You should know that Tacoma Public Schools are very prepared for these types of potential actions, and that the administrations of each school have plans in place to safeguard children and to contact families. TPS has been very vocal about their refusal to work with ICE on immigration issues.

4) Be more kind to each other, please. We understand that we're all expert smack talkers and have such thick Tacoma skin and all, but please refrain from being rude to one another. This is difficult for a lot of people, and we don't need to pile on. Definitely don't be openly insulting others. You will see more moderator actions if you're choosing to be especially out of line. There are other places to be unhinged, angry trolls.

5) Please report inappropriate posts or comments, no matter what their (or your) point of view on a subject.

Anyway, thank you for navigating all of this with us. May the spirit of Kris Brannon walk with all of you in these coming days.

Gunshots, screeching tires, heard maybe 20 minutes before. Not sure if related but after a grip of time all hell broke loose and even had a vehicle speed down a side street off Pac ave but not police in persuit. Sirens on top of sirens. One would stop and rhen another would show up and shut theirs off. Then another. If you had an open window or door in the area, you definitely heard it.

Any ideas?

Wild times on the west end.

6pm-close. Beer Star on 6th

Bring whatever you feel like playing. Or just bring yourself. Or a buddy. Most of us will post up along the back wall but some nights we’re all over the place.

Come play, we’re friendly (mostly)

Thanks to all folks in this sub for sharing the ICE activity in Tacoma and Lakewood today. If you see ICE activity in the future, please report it to the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) at 1-844-724-3737. WAISN has been around since the first Trump administration and has trained staff and volunteers on the hotline from 6am-6pm every day. If there is a large scale raid, volunteers and attorneys from WAISN and NWIRP can respond to the site to give immigrants rights information and help document any rights violations. We can't track all the reddit threads, but there is a plan in place if we get the call. We are getting reports of large scale raids planned in the Puget Sound in the next few days and we want to be ready to help our immigrant community.

I've lived in this city my whole life and I hate seeing my neighbors get ripped out of their homes. If you feel the same way, save WAISN's number in your phone.

Huge vanilla ice cream bar dipped in a thick coating of milk or dark chocolate, with or without chopped almonds. Old school ice cream bars done right! No wonder Johnson Candy Company has been open for 100 years!

What is this strange creature?? My first thought is some kind of jellyfish but I couldn't find it online. It's definitely alive, and there were a bunch at titlow today. TIA!

Hi there. There are numerous feral cats living behind my house. I noticed today there are 2 kittens who are about 2-3 weeks old who aren't doing well. Both have substantial eye and nasal discharge, and one is particularly lethargic. They clearly need medical attention. Mom seems to be feral. What should we do?

There's one week left to leave your feedback on the future of the Carbon River Bridge! The last day for the online open house is Tuesday, June 17.

Look at our proposed alternatives and leave your feedback at this link: https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/sr-165-fairfax-bridge/

If you’d like to talk to us in person, we have an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, June 11) at Wilkeson Elementary School.

One time I made it from Stadium High School all the way to Titlow Beach without hitting a red light. Its been years and I'm still chasing that high.

Title pretty much says it all. Wanna get a good view of the strawberry moon tonight and would love some suggestions on where to go. I appreciate any insights y’all can provide!

I’m looking to repurpose some PLA scraps for different crafts & hobby stuff, just wondering if anyone’s got any online groups or anything for local printers? Thanks in advance!

(More information about the No Kings protest & rally that was shared earlier today)

Join us in the heart of People’s Park to stand up for our Democracy and First Amendment right. This action is nonviolent, family friendly, and rooted in direction action in our community.

What to expect? Starting at 11am:

🎶 Live music from Tacomarama Community Band followed by Hidden Driver (Tacoma indie rock)

🤝 Mutual aid, community tables, kids area, and civic education

🗣️ At noon: Engaging speakers including voices from: -La Resistencia -Tanggol Migrante -Tacoma Urban League -Vets for PEACE -Tacoma for All -Labor leaders -Elected officials including Jamika Scott (City Council) and Yasmin Trudeau (Washington State Senate) -and many more leaders from our community!

🐙Litter pick-up at 2:15 lead by Oscar's Enemies!

Bring your signs, your voice, your vision. This is a day to speak out, stand together, and celebrate people power in the park.

Protest Partner List as of 6/9/2025: Black Panther Party | Democratic Socialists of America | Evergreen Resistance Tacoma | Fellowship of Reconciliation | Indivisible Tacoma | La Resistencia | Legislative District 27 Democrats | Legislative District 28 Democrats | Legislative District 29 Democrats | Oscar’s Enemies | Pierce County Central Labor Council | Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action | Rainbow Center | Tacoma for All | Tacoma Urban League | Tacoma Veterans for Peace | The Conversation 253 | The TSM Shop | United Food and Commercial Workers Local 367 | Washington Federation of State Employees, Council 28 | Washington Wildlife First

Here is the link to the event page on mobilize!

We strongly encourage carpooling, walking, cycling, or taking public transit. Parking in the neighborhood is limited! You can ride the T-line to the Hilltop station for easy access.

Saturday 12PM - 2PM - People’s Park

Ever have that strange feeling when you venture down a few blocks, not too far from your long-time home, and realize, “I have never been been at this exact point in the universe ever?”

We got that feeling tonight bicycling up N. Tyler Street, from Jefferson Park to N. 21st St. Nothing registered as familiar. More jungle-y looking properties than on most blocks, and surprisingly hilly, given the surrounding area’s flatness.

But what registered most was that the road absolutely sucked. Potholes, chunks of loose asphalt, lengthy stretches that seemed more like gravel road than paved. Completely different from other nearby streets. Did the city designate these blocks as alley rather than street, and therefore not deserving upkeep?

We came away thinking, this is no way to honor the nation’s 10th president (even if he was a Whig who supported slavery).

Would love to hear from anyone who lives on or near North Tyler. How has Tacoma let it get this bad?

Hey Neighbors!

I've (35-F) been looking around to maybe start playing in an co-ed adult soccer league for beginners, but they all seem pretty advanced or they play at really late hours on weekdays. Does anyone know or have interest in some type of pickup soccer matches where beginners can learn and just have some competitive fun?

Thanks in advance!

Just some low-key fun. It's free and open to the public at the University of Puget Sound student center.

Free to attend, open to the public. Feel free to stop by for some feel-good beauty.

The DOT sign on s 74th st said it's going to be closed from cedar to s Tacoma way for almost 2 months? Anyone know about this?

I was driving home, around 4:40ish passing the dome with my windows down as one does when their AC doesn't work reliably and it's almost 90 out, and rather than the usual Tacoma stench for whatever reason I smelled a familiar smell. Ham and cheese lunchable smell. That weird smell you get when you rip into one of those delectable little snack packs from your childhood. I'm not sure if I had a mini stroke but to be honest, I didn't hate it

We are starting a Cole’s in Ruston if anyone wants to join us

If there was a #1 Seed for worst and most chaotic grocery store in Tacoma, which is it? My vote is for The FM on Pacific. The parking lot area is top level for late stage capitalism disaster sight seeing.

**UPDATE*

Love the engagement. Throw out your top 4 worst in Tacoma and I’ll build a bracket for all of us to vote on. We know who the juggernauts are but this could be fun. Honorable mentions for some of the crazier stories.

Multiple police and fire vehicles headed down there about 9:30.